The Lehman College Music Program invites you to enjoy its 2018-2019 Performance Series.Please join us as we celebrate Lehman’s 50th Anniversary with Music, Theatre, and Dance productions that showcase the incredible creative energies of our students, faculty, and guest artists. For the latest information about last-minute performances, be sure to join our email newsletter, or follow us on social media. I look forward to welcoming you at our campus and celebrating the year with our performers.

Dr. Janette Tilley, Chair; Department of Music, Multimedia, Theatre, and Dance

Admission by donation, except as noted!

The Department of Music, Multimedia, Theatre, and Dancepresents its

2018-2019 Performance Series

These concerts are made possible by generous funding from The Lehman College Association for Campus Activities Inc. and The Lehman Auxiliary Enterprise Corporation, Inc.

Vocalist/ saxophonist/clarinetist Olivia Cipriano

Music 2018-19 Season Fall 2018

Wednesday, September 5, 201812:30 p.m. – Recital Hall

WORLD MUSIC: INDIACarnatic Roots: A Story of South Indian Classical MusicReflecting the journey of two artists who have steeped themselves in Carnatic (South Indian classical) art music, this performance will be rooted in tradition along with influences from the artists’ respective stories, intertwining the rich musical heritage of Chennai with the vibrant cultures of New York City.Akshay Anantapadmanabhan, mridangam; Arun Ramamurthy, violin.

Monday, October 1, 201812:30 p.m. – Recital Hall

WORLD MUSIC: INDIALuminous Ragas: North Indian Classical Music, Part I RecitalSteve Gorn, bansuri flute; and Dibyarka Chatterjee, tabla perform ragas from the Hindustani (North Indian) classical music tradition. This music is passed from generation to generation, from master to disciple, as a living oral tradition. It combines the classicism of traditional repertoire, fixed melodic forms, and precise intonation with improvisation and spontaneous creation.

Wednesday, October 3, 201812:30 p.m. – Recital Hall

WORLD MUSIC: INDIALuminous Ragas: North Indian Classical Music, Part II Lecture/DemonstrationBansuri flutist Steve Gorn, and tabla percussionist Dibyarka Chatterjee return for a lecture/ demonstration.

Sunday, October 14, 20182:00 p.m. – Recital Hall

LEHMAN CHAMBER PLAYERSBrahms – Piano Quartet G minor opus 25; Mozart – Duo for Violin and Viola K 424; Debussy – Sonata for Cello and Piano.Anton Miller, violin; Rita Porfiris, viola; Hamiton Berry, cello; Diana Mittler-Battipaglia, piano.

Thursday, October 18, 2018.12:30 p.m. – Recital Hall

WORLD MUSIC: EUROPE AND THE AMERICASInterweavingFrancisco Roldán, guitar and Gretchen Farrar, soprano perform music from the English Renaissance to the classical flamenco influenced Lorca songs of Spain, the rich folk tradition of Cuba and Puerto Rico, to Colombian torch song, and contemporary American and British masterpieces.

Sunday, October 21, 2018,2:00pm – Recital Hall

LEHMAN STRING QUARTET + ONEHaydn – Quartet in C “Emperor” Op. 76, No. 3Caroline Shaw – ValenciaBrahms – Quintet in G, Op. 111Andy Bhasin and Darina Qafleshi, violins; Drew Vella and Philip Carter, violas; David West, cello.

Sunday, October 28, 20182:00pm – Recital Hall

FACULTY RECITAL: Donna Elaine, fluteFaculty flutist, Donna Elaine, will present a recital of flute and piccolo works by Bach, Novacek, Mower, Schulhoff and Woolf in collaboration with pianist Dr. Tomoko Uchino.

Please feel free to contact the Department of Music, Multimedia, Theatre, and Dance with any questions or comments by telephone at (718) 960-8247, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or at any time via email at music@lehman.cuny.edu. You can also find us on the Internet at: www.lehman.edu/music/

Trumpeter Jesus Morel performing with the Jazz Band

Wednesday, November 7, 201812:30 p.m. – Recital Hall

LECTURE/ RECITAL: THE HISTORY OF “WE SHALL OVERCOME”Professor Victor V. Bobetsky of Hunter College will discuss the research that led to his book, We Shall Overcome: Essays on a Great American Song and provide an overview of the song’s origins and history. He will be joined by several of his students who will perform excerpts from various antecedent hymns and songs whose text and/or music are considered to have influenced the development of “We Shall Overcome” as we know and sing it today.

Sunday, November 18, 20182:00 p.m. – Lovinger Theatre

LEHMAN COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY BAND – Alan Hollander, DirectorAutumnal Variations: The various shades of the season, featuring works by Bach, Grainger, Reed, Van der Roost, and others.

The 2018 JOHNNY PACHECO LATIN MUSIC and JAZZ FESTIVAL at LEHMAN COLLEGEAllan Molnar, Executive Producer and Artistic Director

This annual event provides performance and learning opportunities for talented young musicians studying music in New York City and surrounding area schools. The Pacheco Festival is committed to developing a world-wide audience via live Internet streaming and other forms of broadcast media. More than 250 student musicians perform at this festival each year.

Wed to Fri, Nov 14 to 16, 201810 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Studio Theatre

Student and professional Jazz ensemble performances and workshops.

Thursday, November 15, 20187:30 p.m. – Studio Theatre

Featured Performance: Student Ensembles TBA.

Friday, November 16, 20187:30 p.m. – Studio Theatre

Grand Finale: Lehman College Jazz EnsembleThis versatile group of student musicians enrolled at Lehman College will perform in a variety of genres including Jazz, Latin-Jazz, and Hip Hop. Special musical guests will also be featured.

Monday, November 19, 201812:30 p.m. – Recital Hall

GUEST RECITAL: YUNG YU LIN, VIOLINGuest artist Yung Yu Lin, violinist from the University of Toronto, and pianist Alber Chien perform works for violin and piano: Sibelius Five Pieces for Violin and Piano, op. 81, and Strauss Violin Sonata.

Monday, November 26, 201812:30 p.m. – Hearth Room

LEHMAN COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY JAZZ BIG BAND – Allan Molnar, DirectorAn eclectic mix of works by a variety of renowned Jazz composers, performed by an ensemble consisting of Lehman students and alumni, professional musicians, and community members.

Tuesday, November 27, 201812:30 p.m. – Recital Hall

FACULTY JAZZ ENSEMBLE – Allan Molnar, DirectorMembers of the Lehman Jazz faculty will perform a wide variety of Jazz and Latin Jazz classics.

Thursday, November 29, 2018 2:00 p.m. – Hearth Room

LEHMAN PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE – Victor Rendón, DirectorWorld Percussion: Works for percussion ensemble by contemporary/classical composers, as well as from the folk music tradition.

Friday, November 30, 201812:30 p.m. – Cafeteria

LEHMAN COLLEGE JAZZ ENSEMBLEThis versatile group of student musicians enrolled at Lehman College will perform in a vari-ety of genres including Jazz, Latin-Jazz, and Hip Hop.

Sunday, December 2, 20182:30 p.m. – Concert Hall

LEHMAN COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY CHORUS, LEHMAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRADiana Mittler-Battipaglia, DirectorWinter ConcertVivaldi – Gloria, shorter multicultural and seasonal selections by Mendelssohn, Handel, Burleigh, and others.

Wednesday, December 5, 20183:30 p.m. – Recital Hall

LEHMAN COLLEGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE – Allan Molnar, DirectorLEHMAN COLLEGE GUITAR ENSEMBLE – Robert Windbiel, DirectorBoth of these ensembles are made up of versatile student musicians enrolled at Lehman. The Jazz Ensemble will perform in a variety of genres including Jazz, Latin-Jazz, and Hip Hop. The Guitar Ensemble will perform contemporary arrangements drawing upon the rich history of the guitar and its use in Blues, Jazz, Pop, and Rock.

Wednesday, December 12, 20187:00 p.m. – Hearth Room

LEHMAN COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA – Kyunghun Kim, DirectorDivertimentoA showcase of symphonic masterworks from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras.

Sunday, December 16, 20182:00 p.m. – Hearth Room

LEHMAN COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLEVictor Rendón and Armando Rodríguez, Co-DirectorsQue Pique el Invierno: Let the Winter be HOT!Keep warm with an exciting cabaret/concert of Latin Jazz and Latin-inspired music by Machito, Pérez Prado, Tito Puente, Richard Rodgers, and others.

TBA, Fall 2018Additional student, faculty and guest recitals. Check our monthly newsletter for the latest details. Subscribe at http://eepurl.com/MKvyr

Spring 2018Sunday, February 24, 20192:00 p.m. – Recital Hall

FACULTY RECITAL: PETER VINOGRADE, PIANOBach’s Seven Keyboard ToccatasJ.S. Bach’s seven keyboard toccatas are youthful, improvisatory, virtuosic works, composed after he traveled to hear Dieterich Buxtehude perform – perhaps the greatest organist of all time. The influence of Buxtehude’s extravagant and unrestrained technique can clearly be heard in the works, which present a formidable challenge to the modern-day performer.

Monday, February 25, 20195:00 p.m. – Recital Hall

WORLD MUSIC: IRELANDReed, String and Skin: Irish Traditional MusicA performance featuring lively Irish traditional tunes performed by internationally renowned uilleann piper, Jerry O’Sullivan, acclaimed fiddler Bernadette Fee, Lehman Irish-American Musician-In- Residence John Redmond on concertina and button accordion, and Colin Harte on bodhran.

Saturday, March 2, 20192:00 p.m. – Recital Hall

LEHMAN CHAMBER PLAYERSMozart – Sonata in B-flat Major for Violin and Piano K 454; Beethoven – Sonata in C Major for Cello and Piano opus 102 no 1; Brahms – Songs for Tenor, Cello and Piano opus 91; Brahms – Trio in C minor opus 101.Paul Roczek, violin; Hamilton Berry, cello; Aram Tchobanian-tenor; Diana Mittler-Battipaglia, piano

Pianist Ruby Cabuya performing her senior recital

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 6:30pm – Recital Hall

FACULTY RECITAL: GUITAR & BASSThe Lehman guitar and bass faculty perform solos, duos, and small ensemble works, including classical, jazz, blues, folk and world genres.

Tuesday, March 19, 20193:30 p.m. – Recital Hall

FACULTY RECITAL: ALLAN MOLNAR, VIBRAPHONE AND MULTIMEDIAA solo recital of original and standard compositions, arranged for a variety of mallet percussion and other instruments (vibraphone, marimba, MalletKAT, piano, bass, drums, percussion) in a combination of Jazz, Latin, and Electronic Music styles.

Sunday, March 31, 20192:00 p.m. – Recital Hall

LEHMAN CHAMBER PLAYERSHandel – Arias for Soprano, Violin, and Piano; Brahms – Sonata in G Major opus 78, and Scherzo for Violin and Piano; Schubert – The Shepherd on the Rock for Soprano, Clarinet and Piano; Shostakovich – Five Pieces for Violin, Clarinet, and Piano; works by Rachmaninoff and Paganini for Violin and Piano.Alexander Meshibovsky, violin; Osceola Davis, soprano; Gary Dranch, clarinet; Diana Mittler-Battipaglia, piano.

Monday, April 8, 201912:30 p.m. – Recital Hall

WORLD MUSIC: MEXICOGuest ensemble Radio Jarocho plays the rowdy, upbeat, and at times melancholic music of the countryside of Veracruz, Mexico, called son jarocho, and has been mixing it with the sounds of New York’s urban life for over ten years. Having recently joined forces with son jarocho legend Zenen Zeferino, they deliver performances that are passionate, energetic, and true to the roots of the genre.

Friday, April 12, 201912:30 p.m. – Cafeteria

LEHMAN COLLEGE JAZZ ENSEMBLEAllan Molnar, DirectorThis versatile group of student musicians enrolled at Lehman College, will perform in a variety of genres including Jazz, Latin-Jazz, and Hip Hop.

Sunday, April 14, 20192:00pm – Recital Hall

LEHMAN STRING QUARTETBryce Dessner – AheymPuccini – ChrisantemiSchubert – Quartet in D minor “Death and the Maiden” D. 810Artists: Andy Bhasin and Darina Qafleshi, violins; Drew Vella, viola; David West, cello.

Tuesday, April 16, 201912:30 p.m. – Recital Hall

FACULTY JAZZ ENSEMBLEAllan Molnar, DirectorMembers of the Lehman Jazz faculty will perform a wide variety of Jazz and Latin Jazz classics.

Thursday, April 18, 20192:00 p.m. (tentative) – Hearth Room

LEHMAN PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE with special guests RIAM PERCUSSION ENSEMBLEMorris Lang, host; Victor Rendon and Richard O’Donnell, DirectorsWorks for percussion ensemble, including a joint performance with students from the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin. This year marks the 21st annual collaboration between the RIAM and CUNY. (Please note, this date is tentative. Exact scheduling of guest musicians from RIAM was not known at the time of this publication).

Coloratura soprano Johanna Gracia-Lara performing in the Spring Student Voice Recital

Sunday, May 5, 20192:30 p.m. – Concert Hall

LEHMAN COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY CHORUS, LEHMAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRADiana Mittler-Battipaglia, DirectorSpring ConcertExcerpts from Brahms Requiem; shorter works by Debussy, Barber, Thompson and a medley from Porgy and Bess.

Wednesday, May 8, 20193:30 p.m. – Recital Hall

LEHMAN COLLEGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE – Allan Molnar, DirectorLEHMAN COLLEGE GUITAR ENSEMBLE – Robert Windbiel, DirectorBoth of these ensembles are made up of versatile student musicians enrolled at Lehman. The Jazz Ensemble will perform in a variety of genres including Jazz, Latin-Jazz, and Hip Hop. The Guitar Ensemble will perform contemporary arrangements drawing upon the rich history of the guitar and its use in Blues, Jazz, Pop, and Rock.

Thursday, May 9, 201911:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. – Recital Hall

Friday, May 1011:00 a.m. – Recital Hall

ORIGINAL COLLABORATIVE MUSICAL PRODUCTIONPenny Prince, DirectorProfessor Penny Prince’s annual musical theatre production in which she composes the music, and the script is co-written by the cast of students, alumni and community members.

Saturday, May 11, 20192:00 p.m. – Hearth Room

LEHMAN COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLEVictor Rendón and Armando Rodríguez, co-DirectorsBailes PicantesAn exciting dance-themed cabaret/concert featuring the music of Pérez Prado, Tito Rodríguez, Eddie Palmieri, and others.

Sunday, May 12, 20192:00 p.m. – Hearth Room

LEHMAN COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY JAZZ BANDAllan Molnar, DirectorAn eclectic mix of works by a variety of renowned Jazz composers, performed by an ensemble consisting of Lehman students and alumni, professional musicians, and community members.

Wednesday, May 15, 20197:00 p.m. – Hearth Room

LEHMAN COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY CHAMBER ORCHESTRAKyunghun Kim, DirectorSerenade: Masterworks for orchestra celebrating the spring season.

Sunday, May 19, 20192:00 p.m. – Lovinger Theatre

LEHMAN COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY BANDAlan Hollander, DirectorPrelude to SummerA mix of popular selections the entire family can enjoy, including works by Sparke, Haydn, Rossini, Sweeny, Arlen, Giannini, Young, and a special guest performance by the winner of the 2019 Jerome Sala Memorial Competition.

TBA, Spring 2019Additional student, faculty and guest recitals. Check our monthly newsletter for the latest details. Subscribe at http://eepurl.com/MKvyr

Friday, June 21, 2019All Day – Outdoor Amphitheatre (Lovinger Theatre in case of rain)

Save the date! – June 21 is Make Music Day worldwide, and we will mark the solstice with another outdoor music marathon.Jazz Lecturer Allan Molnar

discusses Jazz & Multimedia

Multimedia Performing Arts, Theatre, Dance 2018-19 Season Fall 2018Wednesday, October 17, 20183:30pm; Thursday-Saturday, October 18-20 at 7:00pm

Studio TheatreJesus Hopped the A Train by Stephen Aldy GuirgisDirected by Jennifer McCabeThis searing drama confronts the nature of justice, forgiveness, and mercy in the confines of this notorious New York City prison.

Wednesday, November 7, 20183:30pm; Thursday and Friday, November 8 and 9 at 7:00pm

Studio TheatreDance in Dialog 2018Choreographed by Alexandra Beller and NIC KayGuest artists Alexandra Beller and NIC Kay share their artistic processes and direct Lehman students in two new pieces.

Wednesday, December 5, 20183:30pm; Thursday-Saturday, December 6-8 at 7:00pm

Studio TheatreElectricidad by Luis Alfaro Directed by Guest Artist Claudia AcostaA Chicano “take” on the Greek tragedy Electra

Wednesday, December 12, 20183:30pm; Friday and Saturday, December 14 and 15 at 7pm (No performance December 13)

Devised Multimedia Performance ShowcaseStudio TheatreDirected by Amy LarimerAn evening of student-driven work that reveals and reimagines America’s complex relationship with the body.

Spring 2018Wednesday, February 27, 20193:30pm; Thursday-Saturday, February 28-March 2 at 7:00pm

Studio TheatreNew Student Play Festival Original Plays Generated in the Lehman College Playwriting Lab

Wednesday, March 27, 20193:30pm; Thursday-Saturday, March 28-30 at 7:00pm

Studio TheatreLife of Galileo by Bertolt Brecht in a contemporary multimedia stagingDirected by Rick DesRochers; Original Score by David Font-NavarreteThe explosive conflict of science, religion, and gender is brought to life in this contemporary multimedia staging that features a cast of women in the key roles of 17th-century scientists.

Wednesday, April 10, 20193:30pm; Thursday-Saturday, April 11-13 at 7:00pm

Lovinger Theatre Spring Dance ConcertStudent choreographers in the Dance Program present their original works.

Wednesday, May 8, 20193:30pm; Thursday-Saturday, May 9-11 at 7:00pm

Studio TheatreMultimedia Performing Arts Showcase Spring 2019Original multimedia works created by Theatre and Dance BFA Multimedia Performing Arts majors.

Dance major John Rosario performing in the Spring Dance Concert

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Venue Information

The Department of Music, Multimedia, Theatre, and Dance has performances scheduled in the following locations. Please contact the Departmental office at 718-960-8247 for additional information.

Venue Location Cafeteria Basement, Music Building Concert Hall Performing Arts Center Building Hearth Room 3rd floor, Music Building Lovinger Theatre 1st floor, Speech & Theatre Building Recital Hall 3rd floor, Music Building Studio Theatre Basement, Speech & Theatre Building

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